Lebanon: USPTO Hosts Seminar of Intellectual Property Rights
...as well as increase Lebanese companies’ propensity for creativity and innovation. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
Sudan: Recordal of Trademarks Now Possible at Customs
The recordal of trademarks by rights owners is now possible at the Sudanese Customs, in accordance with Articles 14 and 22 of the newly released border regulations. After completing the...
UAE: Accepting Arabic Domain Name Applications
The UAE, joining Saudi Arabia, began the registration of Arabic domain names. Until now websites had to have standard Latin script domains, posing a problem for companies in the Middle...
Saudi Arabia: Removed From the USTR Watchlist
...access for persons relying on intellectual property protection. Countries on the Watch List do not pledge complete commitment to address underlying intellectual property rights problems. An important development concerning the...
Bahrain: Software Piracy Costing Millions
...piracy in the country and in the region as a whole. Should you have any questions, or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@sabaip.com...
India: Amending of Trademark Classification
...new classes. The added classes are as follows: 42. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware...
Iraq: Drop in Official Fees
...official fees have decreased in comparison with their current level, specifically those fees related to filing, publication, renewal and change of name/address. The new rates will be effective as of...
Iraq: Trademark Office Reviews its Files
...records are in order. In case of any missing documents, owners will be asked to complete all the necessary requirements by no later than December 7, 2010. Trademark registrations with...
Sudan: Customs Authority Reaches New Heights in IP Protection
...direction of comprehensive IP protection. The new border measures for the Custom authorities are summarized below: – The Customs authorities can suspend entry into Sudan of alleged counterfeit and pirated...
Kuwait: Patent Office Calls for all Applicants to Complete Files
Pursuant to an official notification issued by the Kuwaiti Patent Office on June 21, 2010, all patent applicants are required to complete their files by submitting any outstanding documents by...